reach rod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reach rod
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Q. If the reverse lever or reach rod should break, what should be done?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A. If lugs for holding reach rod breaks, block yoke securely at whatever cut-off you wish to work the engine and take down the short reach rod.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. If main reach rod, or middle arm to reverse shaft fail?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. How proceed with a broken reach rod?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A. If short reach rod breaks, block the yoke at cut-off desired and wire fast so it cannot move.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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